Come to me all who are weary, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Celebrate July 4th in RVA
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, abridged”.
$25, July 4th, Agecroft Hall.
353-4241
“Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony”, Daughters of the Revolution.. $11, July 4th, Berkeley
Plantation.. 888-466-6018
Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church
5900 Hull Street Road
Richmond VA 23224
“Francis Scott Key: Beyond the
Star-Spangled Banner”, a historical reenactment. Free, July
4th, Hanover Courthouse.
537-5050
The Messenger
El Mensajero
July/Julio- August/Agosto
2015
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens offers free admission on
July 4th, includes “Butterflies
LIVE!” exhibit. 262-9887
Come to me all who are weary,
Fireworks:
Brown’s Island, July 5th,
5:00pm
and I will give you rest.
Genworth, July 3rd, 6:30PM
Matthew 11:28
Dogwood Dell, July 4th,
5:15PM
The Diamond, July 4th & 5th,
5:00PM
Non Profit Org.
U. S. Postage
PAID
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, July 4th, 5:00PM
Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church
5900 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
ATTENDANCE TRENDS:
“I have fought the good fight. I have
finished the race. I have kept the
faith. Now there is a crown waiting
for me. It is given to those who are
right with God.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Just These Lines My Friends….
To say that summer is here, it’s hot outside, and we are gearing up for another
great year of Vacation Bible School! Our staff ministry team and all of our Ramsey servants are looking forward to having our Ramsey kids and youth, as well as kids from our
surrounding neighborhood, all come out for a great time of learning and fun. How good
it will be to share the ‘good news’ of Jesus with all of God’s children. We are making
plans for our second bilingual VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 27- 31st. Our theme
this year is FUN RUN. We will be running the faith race with Apostle Paul and his
young friend Timothy. VBS will take place all around the church facilities and grounds
with great stops along the wayJesus is the Light of the World
Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Every week we keep track of the changing worship attendance patterns in our
three services. This is a chart comparing this year with last year, showing
that our overall worship attendance has
increased from 2014. In particular, our
Hispanic service has doubled with the
addition of new children and families.
In 2014, our year end attendance average was 157, this year as of June 21st
our worship average is 168.
2014
2015
1st quarter: 28
1st quarter: 28
2nd quarter: 39
2nd quarter: 35
1st quarter: 98
1st quarter: 96
2nd quarter: 99
2nd quarter: 106
1st quarter: 18
1st quarter: 34
2nd quarter: 18
2nd quarter: 37
Overall average 1st quarter: 144
1st quarter: 163
8:30 service
11:00 service
12:30 service
2nd quarter: 156
Jesús es la Luz del Mundo.
Do you have my address?
Jesús es el Buen Pastor.
If you have any contact information for any of
the following members of Ramsey Memorial
UMC, please call the office.
Jesus is the Bread of Life Jesús es el pan de vida.
Jesus Gives Living Water
Jesus is the Vine; We are the Branches
Jesús da agua viva.
Jesús es la vid; Somos los Ramas.
Won’t you join us in having fun with kids of all ages, making crafts, playing
games, learning bible stories and new songs in English and Spanish?
Let us join in Paul’s enthusiasm to live every day of our lives with passion for
Jesus. This is the only race that in the big scheme of things is worth running, with all of
our hearts and all of our lives! Did I mention I love serving this great Ramsey Church
and how much I appreciate the privilege of being your Pastor and Friend….
Pastor Deb
2nd quarter: 172
The Ramsey Church family remembers those
who have claimed the promise of resurrection this year. We offer prayers and thoughts
to the family and friends of:
Margaret Bridgers Winfree
Margaret Kelley
Marion Woodcock
Virginia Gupton
Susan Turnes
Rita Yoss Evers
Paul Hrip
Virginia Laine
Heaven Moné Salley
Hilda Baughan
Kathryn Belcher
Andy Jorgenson
Roy Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Baxley
Tiffani Bowman
Donald Bowman
Wendy Christiana
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burns
Gary Luther Covington
Mary Covington
Mr. & Mrs. RL Day, Jr
Ida L. Joyner
Kimberly Seale Fulwider
Lillian Queen Glaze
Rose L. Godfrey
Betty Grayless
Linda Hackett
Robert M. Hamrick
Wesley Kyle
Henderson Mark Heslep
Karol Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. C.D. Howell
Gary N. Howell
Janet Jasper
Elizabeth Rouse Lewis
F.B. McHanes
Lawrence Mansfield
Erica Miller
Paul Mullins
Barbara Street Naff
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Stucke
The Samuel Pagan family
Marty Rogers
V.W. Schott
Clayton Shepherd
Michael Shull
Elizabeth Taylor
Mary Jean Cash Wichmann
Lauren Amber Wray
Desde un Rincón Pastoral
Todo tiene su momento oportuno; hay un tiempo para todo lo que se hace bajo el cielo…Eclesiastés 3.
Finalmente llego el tiempo más esperado por muchos, especialmente para
los estudiantes de escuela elemental y superior. Muy ansiosamente muchos de ellos han esperado el fin de la escuela. ¡Llego el verano! ¡Llegaron las vacaciones! Llegaron los días de ir a la playa, de visitar primos y primas y el resto de la familia.
¡No más deberes!
Las vacaciones son necesarias para toda familia, por lo que les motivo a que busquen tomar un tiempo libre para disfrutar en familia. En el caso de mi familia, las vacaciones de verano nos dan la oportunidad de reconectarnos una vez más con la familia que
esta lejos, de salir de la rutina, de ir a conocer nuevos lugares y hasta revisitar los ya conocidos. ¡Es tiempo de vacaciones! Pero en todo momento, en vacaciones o no, no nos
olvidemos de dar buscar un lugar de adoración con el fin de gracias a Dios por su fidelidad con los nuestros y nuestras vidas.
En este año escolar que ya paso, nuestra conferencia de oración tomo el compromiso de orar por todas las escuelas y universidades. Cada mañana, un grupo de hermanos
y hermanas nos uníamos para interceder por todos estos pequeños de escuela elemental
y jóvenes de la escuela superior, no solamente de los Estados Unidos pero también del
mundo entero. En nuestra oración de cada mañana pedíamos al señor que con su sombra
protegiera y abrigara a cada estudiante y por FE podemos decir que el señor escucho
nuestras plegarias. ¡Gloria y honra sean a nuestro Dios! Y en este comienzo de vacaciones podemos proclamar que Dios es bueno y que para siempre es su misericordia.
Sigamos clamando al señor, sigamos orando los unos por los otros y disfrutemos
con nuestros hijos (as), nietos (as) y demás familia la bendición de una estación mas, el
verano y la belleza de días soleados y llenos de muchos colores y flores. Felices vacaciones para todos y todas y que la presencia de Dios los mantenga siempre seguros
(as).
Como siempre su servidora en Cristo,
Pastora, Norma
Congratulations to our 2015 Graduates!
College:
High School:
Wendy Christiana
Maria Brook Ahles
Sarah Mary Russo
Nicky Clendenin
Sheridan Leigh
Temitope Oluwabukola Ogungbade
Katelyn Ray Stuart
Disciple:
Tammy Heller
Ann Hallinan
Dan Hallinan
Carol Hotchkiss
Linda Hinebaugh
Erin Shrader-Amason
MICAH VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 11:00AM - 1:00PM at Ramsey
Memorial. For new volunteers or current volunteers who want to be geared up for the 20152016 school year. Bring a lunch, and register early at www.micahrva.org/training-registration/
El “Micah Initiative” necesita mentores y tutores para los niños en las escuelas de Richmond. Hay un
evento de entrenamiento el jueves 9 de julio a Ramsey, 11:00AM-1:00PM . Date de alta antes de
tiempo y traer su propio almuerzo. www.micahrva.org/training-registration/
PickleBall
PickleBall is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s easy to learn for beginners
and can eventually develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.
There are over 250,000 players enjoying the PickleBall sport around the country. Seniors, in
particular, love this sport since the court is ¼ the size of a tennis court(less space to cover) , so
it’s easier on the body. PickleBall is great for health and fitness, by promoting: balance, handeye coordination, stretching, bending, and endurance. And it’s so much fun, promoting camaraderie among players! Come join the fun on Wednesdays at 10:00AM in the CLC.
Pickleball es como el tenis, bádminton, ping-pong y. Este deporte es divertido y
fácil de aprender para los jóvenes y los viejos. Más de 250.000 personas juegan
pickleball en América. Pickleball es bueno para hacer ejercicio y es una forma
divertida de hacer amigos. Ven y únete a la diversión de los miércoles a las
10:00 AM en el CLC .
Children’s Ministry
Wouldn’t you like to help with our Children’s Ministry on Sundays at 11:00AM
until 12:15PM? There are at least four adults every week involved in that ministry
and we need more – we need you! We need adults who are wiling to be extra
hands and be present with the children. You don’t need to do anything but be here.
If you are interested, please call Sue Newman at the church office (804-276-4628)
or email at [email protected]. God has blessed us with children and we need to
share ourselves with them and teach them about our Savior, Jesus Christ.
We will host the CARITAS men’s group October 10 -17, 2105
It is not too soon to begin thinking about what we will need for our week. We will provide 50+
toiletry kits, 275 meals, 60 loads of laundry and nightly lodging of 275 beds for the week. A list
of paper products and non perishables needed for the week will be on the Mission board by July
1. Here are some items you can start saving for CARITAS now - soaps, shampoo and conditioner travel sizes, lotion (travel size) toothpaste and toothbrushes, razors and pillows. The CARITAS organization will provide sheets, blankets and pillows; however, each guest would like an
additional pillow. Frankly, some of the pillows provided will need to be discarded. We can provide extras and replace others.
When the decision was made to host CARITAS once a year, all food items that could not be kept
for the 15 months between our weeks, were donated to:
1) Food Pantry 2) Communion Committee 3) Bible School and 4) Youth group. Please help us
restock the CARITAS food supplies. There will be signup sheets for food and paper products. Thanks for your help in this regard.
If you have never volunteered to work with this ministry, I invite you to join our CARITAS team.
Many hands make light work.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25:35
Joan McGowan
CARITAS team
Tendremos el grupo CARITAS octubre 10-17, 2105. Vamos a ofrecer 275 comidas y camas ,
así como servicio de lavandería y de higiene suministros. Una lista de suministros adicionales necesarios se publicará en julio. Aquí están algunos artículos para llevar : jabón,
champú tamaño de viaje y acondicionador , pasta de dientes , cepillos de dientes , maquinillas de afeitar , almohadas.
There are times when the Finance committee must
make special requests for monies for particular
expenses of the Church. Several years ago, there
was a plea for a new furnace and in February of
this year we had a CLC celebration month to increase the Capital Fund balance for monthly mortgage payments. And the congregation always comes through!
Yet, there seems to be purchases made and improvements carried out that some folks wonder
about. Did we have the money for the new dishwasher and flooring in the Fellowship Hall
kitchen? How did we afford the new tables? And what about the awning over the back doorway to the CLC? When we seem to be struggling each month to pay our bills, how can we
afford these things?
These items are possible through generous donations by members (often anonymously) allocated to specific needs and wishes. They are in addition to regular contributions. There are
members of Ramsey, who see a need and offer to fill that need. The gift is evaluated by the
Trustees and, if accepted, the improvement or acquisition is made for all of us to share and
enjoy. What a blessing it is for Ramsey to have such caring, giving members!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
“Fun Run” Vacation Bible School is fast approaching, July 27th through 31st, from 6:00p.m. until
8:30p.m. We are in need of persons to help with decorating, Bible Story Time, Crafts, Games, Music, and
persons that will go around with the kids from station
to station. We need persons to help in the kitchen making our meals, persons that will help
clean up, There are all kinds of opportunities to get involved. Please contact me, Sue Newman, at 276-4628 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Don’t forget to invite
someone to come to “Fun Run”. It will be an exciting time in the life of our church.
“FUN RUN” escuela Biblica de Vacaciones se ofrecera de lunes a viernes, julio 27-31,
6:00-8:30pm. Ven y terminar la carrera mas importante el camino a la salvacion en
Jesucristo. Niños y adultos son bienvenidos. Hay una cena gratis todas las noches a las
6:00pm.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEWS: The theme of this year’s conference was “From Members to Disciples.” Bishop Cho, Rev. Young Bong Kim and Retired Bishop Charlene Kammerer shared in worship and preaching. During The VA Annual Conference, delegates were elected to attend the2016 General Conference and Southeast Jurisdictional Conference. Prayers
were lifted for Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, condemning recent acts of violence. Additional donations were made to Imagine No Malaria saving over 91,000 lives,
UMCOR celebrated its 75th anniversary and collected 42,743 kits at the conference. Two
friends of the Ramsey Church family were ordained, Rev. Daniel Wray and Rev. Veronica Barrell. The Virginia Conference voted to approve a petition to General Conference to remove the
following language from the Book of Discipline: “The United Methodist Church
does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice to be
incompatible with Christian teaching.” The vote taken was 989 yes; 868 no; 96
abstention. Bishop Cho has written a letter to the people of the VA Annual Conference in response to this important matter.
COME AND SEE
Combined Worship Service
The “Come and See” small
group will be offered every other week
alternating Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The group is led by Tammy Heller and
Sarah Russo, utilizing different locations,
devotional resources, and fun experiences.
Contact Tammy, Sarah, or the Church
office for more information.
55+ Luncheons
July 10th &
August 14th
Join us at
12:00PM
in the Fellowship Hall.
August 30th, 10:30AM in the CLC.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of our
Hispanic Ministry, with brunch to follow!
BIRTHDAYS – CUMPLEAÑOS
Norman Kropp
Barbara Harrison
Betty Raper
Sandy Aderholt
Stuart D. Layne
Maria Sanchez
George Wood
Pat Beville
Pam Rives
Constance Shearin
Tyler Flynn
Servicio combinada
sion Encounter at Blackstone Conference & Retreat Center
Due Dates for 2015 Reports: Linda Guilmart needs the list of
UMW books you read by August 1, 2015. Katie Smith needs your
Circle Monthly Reporting Sheets and Your Mission Today Form by
August 1, 2015. Rita Pittmam needs your Candleburning money
and report by August 1, 2015.
YOUTH GROUP: Youth Group will continue to meet on during the summer, with fun special events like
swimming lessons, movie nights, combined events with other youth groups, mission opportunities, a
beach retreat, and an end-of-summer lock-in. Already this summer we’ve had a lemonade stand, danced
and witnessed in worship, finished our “Son of God” study, went to the River, and saw some of our teens
graduate. We’re so proud of you Bukola and Maria!
Sara Lee
Linda Hinebaugh
David Rives
Wiley Davis
James H. Gahun
Lucy Monk
Kerri Bissett
William Flynn
Curtis Craig Lane
Russell Cotrell
Glady Walker
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Brian Koontz
Courtney Austin
Christian Fox
Tom C. Spain
Thomas Wagstaff
Rebecca W Clark
Donald Cameron
Erma East
Paul Austin
uster Madison
Iggy Gerring
Jeff Howe
Scotty Doyle
Howard Fox
Margaret Kelley
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James Kastleberg 18
Rita Pittman
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Rachel Southard
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Lewis Hughes
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Kelsey Atkinson
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Dan Hallinan
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Donna Jean Jorgensen 22
David L. Pittman 22
Sherry Warham
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Matt Hoover
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Peggy Burch
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Gary Grubb
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Samantha Sweat
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Scott Fox
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Bert Smith
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ANNIVERSARIES – ANIVERSARIOS
Celebrar el décimo aniversario del ministerio
hispano, con almuerzo después.
United Methodist Women: July 24-26 -- VA Conference Mis-
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Craig Lane
Richard A. Guilmart
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Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McGowan
Mrs. & Mrs. Dwain Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hinebaugh
Rev. Deborah & Brian Koontz
Mr. & Mrs. Kirby Pollard
Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Goolsby
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
10:00AM Pickleball
6:30PM Come and See
7:00PM Administrative Council
2
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool
7:00PM Estudio Biblico
3
1:00PM Precious Blessings
6:00PM James River Homeschool
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5
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
6
8:00AM Care-A-Van
6:00PM James River Homeschool
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6:00PM Wellness
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
8
10:00AM Pickleball
6:00PM Nina Woodfin Circle
7:00PM Board of Trustees
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8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
10:30AM Micah Project Volunteer Training
6:00PM James River Homeschool
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
10
1:00PM Precious Blessings
12:00PM 55+ Luncheon
6:00PM James River Homeschool
11
2:00PM Baby Shower
12
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
13
6:00PM James River Homeschool
14
6:00PM Wellness
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
15
10:00AM Pickleball
16
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
6:30PM ESL Conversation Café
17
1:00PM Precious Blessings
6:00PM James River Homeschool
18
6:30PM Come and See
19
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
20
6:00PM James River Homeschool
21
6:00PM Wellness
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
22
10:00AM Pickleball
10:00AM Food Pantry
7:00PM SPPRC
23
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool Group
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
7:00PM Estudio Biblico
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1:00PM Precious Blessings
James River Volleyball Clinic
25
James River Volleyball Clinic
4:00PM Community Dinner
26
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
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6:00PM VBS
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6:00PM VBS
29
10:00AM Pickleball
6:00PM VBS
6:30PM Come and See
30
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM VBS
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1:00PM Precious Blessings
6:00PM VBS
1
8:30AM BUCS
2:00PM McGuire Park Circle
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
3
8:00AM Care-A-Van
6:00PM James River Homeschool
4
6:00PM Wellness
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
5
10:00AM Pickleball
7:00PM Administrative Council
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8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
7
1:00PM Precious Blessings
6:00PM James River Homeschool
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9
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
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6:00PM James River Homeschool
11
11:00AM Ada Mae Bookman Circle
6:00PM Wellness
6:00PM New Life Basketball
6:00PM Hazel Gibbs Circle
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
12
10:00AM Pickleball
7:00PM Board of Trustees
13
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
14
1:00PM Precious Blessings
6:00PM James River Homeschool
15
10:30AM EL/Civics Certificate
6:30PM Come and See
16
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
17
6:00PM James River Homeschool
18
6:00PM Wellness
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
19
10:00AM Pickleball
7:00PM Finance Meeting
20
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool
6:30PM EL/Civics Class
21
6:00PM James River Homeschool
22
4:00PM Community Dinner
23
8:30AM Worship Service
9:30AM Fellowship
11:00AM Worship Service
11:00AM Escuela Dominical
12:30PM Servicio en Espagnol
6:30PM Youth Group
24
6:00PM James River Homeschool
25
6:00PM Wellness
6:00PM New Life Basketball
26
10:00AM Pickleball
10:00AM Food Pantry
6:30PM Come and See
7:00PM SPPRC
27
8:00AM Care-A-Van
9:30AM Prayer Group/Knitting
6:00PM James River Homeschool
7:00PM Estudio Biblico
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6:00PM James River Homeschool
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10:30AM Combined Worship
11:30AM Brunch
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6:00PM James River Homeschool